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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

About

Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry (print and digital media). A freelance writer/stay-at-home dad since 2008, Hawkins started his career with newspaper stints in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Upstate New York and Illinois, where he earned the 2004 APSE first-place award for column writing (under 40,000 circulation). As a beat writer, he covered NASCAR Winston Cup events at NHIS (1999-2003), the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks (2003-06) and the NFL's Carolina Panthers (2011-12). Hawkins penned four youth sports books, including a Michael Jordan biography. Hawkins' main hobbies include mountain bike riding, 5k trail runs at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C., and live music.

Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9824)

Six Things to Know About the Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are the league’s best team in terms of record, so why are their championship aspirations still questioned?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Six Things to Know About the Milwaukee Bucks

You wouldn’t think that the worst team in the league would be particularly interesting, but the Milwaukee Bucks have more going for them (and more decisions to make) than people realize.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The Houston Rockets’ X-Factor Returns

The Houston Rockets will have an important piece back in the lineup as they take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rumors: Pistons Covet Rajon Rondo

The Detroit Pistons still covet Rajon Rondo and have Greg Monroe to use as bait… Kirk Hinrich wants to remain a Bull… Luke Ridnour could miss some time due to a right wrist injury.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Out of Bounds: Happy Birthday Hakeem!

Happy Birthday to Hakeem Olajuwon … HEAT’s Greg Oden returns to the highlight reel … Tristan Thompson’s sick Nike’s

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rumors: Gay Extension Unlikely

A deeper look at why the Kings and Gay aren’t talking contract extension yet… Kris Humphries happy in Boston… Who is Vander Blue?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Six Things to Know About the Los Angeles Lakers

We continue our ‘Six Things’ series with today’s look at the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
End of an Era? Time for NY to Move Carmelo

With the Knicks drastically underperforming, and cap-strapped through next year, it’s time to trade Carmelo Anthony and others.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
10 Players Who Shouldn’t Have Stayed in School

Joel Embiid and Jabari Parker may not enter the 2014 draft, but they wouldn’t be the first players to surprisingly stay in school

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks Need Rose to Overcome Unconscious Performance Blocks

There has been a lot of talk about the New York Knicks’ offseason moves and their potential for success this season. Joining cornerstones Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis will be Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Courtney Lee and Brandon Jennings among others. Spearheading the team’s attack is the highly talented and athletically explosive point guard Rose. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021